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Outline of the A985
1.1 Introduction
This chapter provides the outline features and operation of the A985 including the BIOS
Setup program and other system options.
The A985 all-in-one notebook offers the latest in advanced portable computing and
multimedia technology that even outperforms most desktop computers. It incorporates the
latest Intel Pentium 4 Processor running at 400MHz Front Side Bus. It combines support for
the new high-bandwidth Double Data Rate (DDR) 266 SDRAM, Integrated VGA and the AC
97 audio codec. Built-in Windows Me / 2000 / XP keyboard, glide pad pointing device, sound
system, PCMCIA slots, USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, advanced power management and
more new multimedia features.
The Intel® Pentium® 4 processor is the evolutionary step for desktop processor technology.
Based on Intel® Net Burst™ micro architecture, the Pentium 4 processor offers higherperformance processing than ever before. Built with Intel's 0.13-micron technology, the
Pentium 4 processor delivers significant performance gains for use in home computing,
business solutions and all your processing needs.
1.2 Feature Highlights
The A985 includes a variety of innovative features:
Features Description
CPU
Cache Memory
Bus Architecture 32-bit PCI/PCI-to-ISA Bus Architecture
Bus Speed
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Desktop Intel ® Pentium 4 SFF ™ Processors using uFCPGA
packaging at 1.6 / 1.7 / 1.8 / 1.9 / 2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 GHz
• Support FSB 400MHz.
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L1 Cache (Pentium Processor internal):
12KB code and 8KB data
8-way cache associatively provides
• L2 Cache (Pentium Processor internal):
512KB code and 8KB data
8-way set associative, 32-byte line size, 1 line per sector
400MHz Front Side Bus
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Features Description
System Memory
Display
• Base Memory: 1 SO-DIMM Slot (1.25”)
Size: 128 / 256 / 512MB
Type: DDR SDRAM, 2.5V
Data Path: 64Bit
Frequency: 266MHz
Refresh: CBR Refresh
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Expansion Memory: 1 SO-DIMM Slot (1.25”)
Size: 128 / 256 / 512MB
Type: DDR SDRAM, 2.5V
Data Path: 64Bit
Frequency: 266MHz
Refresh: CBR Refresh
• Maximum 32-bit True Color display at 1024x768 pixel resolution
for 14" TFT LCD
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Brightness controls via hot-key function
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15” XGA and SXGA+ TFT support, 14.1” XGA TFT support
VGA
HDD
Optical Device
FDD
Keyboard
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Embedded in SIS 650 Chipset
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High Performance and high quality 3D accelerator with AGP4X
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Integrated VB bridge
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High performance 2D accelerator
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Complete TV-OUT / Digital Flat Panel Solution
• Shared with system memory from 8MB ~ 64MB
• Built-in (internal) 2.5-inch Format; 9.5mm in Height Enhanced
IDE hard drive
• 30 GB or above disk drive options
• Supports Bus Mastering Ultra-DMA 66 / 100 feature
• Built-in ATAPI IDE 24X+ Speed CD-ROM drive; or
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Built-in ATAPI IDE 8X+ Speed DVD-ROM drive; or
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Built-in ATAPI IDE 4X+ Speed CD-RW drive ; or
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Built-in ATAPI IDE CD-RW/DVD combo drive
• External USB 3.5-inch 1.44MB floppy disk drive
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19mm Pitch and 3mm Travel
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Built-in 87 / 90-key Windows keyboard
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Compatible with IBM enhanced 101 / 102-key keyboard
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Features Description
Pointing Device
PCMCIA Slot
I/O Port
• Integrated Touch pad (Glide pad) with 2 select click buttons and
1 scroll button
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PS/2 mouse interface
• Single-deck PCMCIA 2.1 card slots that support one Type II PC
cards
• O2Micro OZ6912 (PCI Card Bus controller)
• PC/Card Bus Type II x1
• 32-bit CardBus PCI local bus technology / Supports mixed
voltage PC cards (5V and 3.3V)
Includes the following standard I/O ports:
• Serial port: 1 port (D-Sub 9 pin)
• Parallel port: 1 port (D-Sub 25 pin)
• VGA CRT port: 1 port (D-Sub 15 pin)
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USB port: 2 port: Base connector
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Port Bar: Not support
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Headphone / SPDIF: 1 Jack (Stereo Mini Pin Jack 3P with
Optical diode)
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MIC In: 1 Jack (Mono Mini Pin Jack 3P)
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DC In: 1 port
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TV out: 1 port, S-viedo connector
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LAN: 1 port
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Modem I/F: 1 port
• IEEE 1394: 1 port
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Features Description
Audio System
Power System
• 16-bit full-duplex sound controller with software wavetable
function and FM stereo synthesizer
• AC97 Audio Codec / Compatible with Sound Blaster Pro. AC’97
Revision 2.1 Compliant
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Integrated 2-way high quality paper cone stereo speakers (>1W)
with sound boxes and mono microphone
• Includes the following:
ü Audio line-in jack
ü Microphone-in jack (MIC-IN)
ü Headphone / Audio line-out jack (Consumer IEC958 Output
Port S/PDIF OUT)
ü Volume thumb-wheel knob control
• Universal Auto-switching19V / 60W AC Adapter (100V – 240V)
/ Auto-charging capability
• Rechargeable Li-Ion (4000mAh/14.8V) Battery Pack
• Battery Life: 1 ~ 1.5 hours (Power Management Off)
• Charging Time: 3.5 hours quick charge (computer off)
Power
Management
LED Indicator
Optional Module
• ACPI 1.0B Ready
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SMM (Intel System Management Mode) fully supported
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Suspend-to-RAM and Suspend-to-Disk feature / Auto Suspend
hot-key function / Battery Low Auto Suspend
• Cover Switch (Suspend/CRT-only) function
• 8 x LED Status Indicators for Power Source, Battery Charge, E-
Mail, IDE, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, Num Lock (LCD x 2 +
Machine Base x 5)
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56Kbps Fax / Data Internal Modem with V.90 support
• 10 Base-T / 100 Base-TX LAN Mini PCI
• 3Com -Combo Modem / LAN Mini-PCI
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1.3 System Configuration Diagram
Figure 1-1 System Configuration Diagram
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1.4 Quick Tour of the Notebook
Please take a moment to become familiar with the location and purpose of every control, the
LED status panel, connectors and ports, which are illustrated in this section. It is
recommended to first go through the User Guide of the notebook, which is shipped together
with the notebook for information on how to operate its features.
1.4.1 Inside the Notebook
To open the LCD cover of the notebook, find the cover latch located at the front center of the
LCD cover. Push the latch to the right to release and tilt the LCD cover up. Inside, you will
see the LCD display panel, keyboard, touch pad, status LED, and power switch.
Color LCD Panel
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GlidePad Pointing
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Device
Power On / Resume
Button
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Integrated Microphone
Power Status LED
Indicator
Easy Button
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Keyboard
Status LED
Indicator
Figure 1-2 Inside the Notebook
Color LCD Display Panel
The notebook comes with several LCD option sizes at 15” SXGA+ (1400x1050) or 14.1”
XGA (1024x768) active-matrix TFT color liquid crystal display (LCD). You can adjust and
tilt (up to 180o) the LCD screen panel to your desired viewing position.
The notebook computer comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable
viewing position. The LCD can be 14.1” TFT color LVDS with 1024x768 XGA (Extended
Graphics Array) resolution panels or 15” TFT color LVDS with 1400x1050 resolution. The
features of the Color LCD Display are summarized as follows:
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• TFT color LVDS with 14.1" 1024x768 XGA or 15" 1400x1050 resolution panels.
• Capable of displaying 16M colors (32-bit true color) on either size panels.
• LVDS display control hot-keys allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD.
• Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop computer monitor.
• LCD display can be 14.1” or 15" TFT.
The notebook uses SiS®650 Host/Memory controller with AGP4X North Bridge Single
Chipset & Built-in High Quality 3D Accelerator VGA graphics controller that owns 8~64MB
shared video memory. All LCD models can support 16M colors or maximum 32-bit true color
at 1024x768 resolution. The notebook also supports simultaneous display of the LCD with the
external VGA monitor.
The LCD screen also uses CCFT (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Tube) backlighting which
consumes much of the electrical power of the notebook. To save battery power, the system
has an advanced power management feature that switches off the LCD when there is no
system activity for a predetermined amount of time.
You adjust the brightness level of the LCD by pressing the display control hot-keys. You
activate the hot-keys by pressing the <Fn> key along with another function key:
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<Fn> + <F8> Key = Increases the brightness of the LCD display
• <Fn> + <F9> Key = Decreases the brightness of the LCD display
Keyboard Panel
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Standard QWERTY-key layout and full-sized 87 / 90 keys keyboard with
Windows hot-keys, embedded numeric keypad, hot keys, inverted “T” cursor
arrow keys, and separate page screen control keys.
− Wide extra space below the keyboard panel for your wrist or palm to sit-on
comfortably during typing. (The keypad F4, F5, F7 on the following keyboard
should no words print on it.)
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Windows Short-cut Key
Figure 1-3 Keyboard Layout
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Control Keys
Cursor Control Keys
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Windows
Start Menu Key
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The notebook keyboard is a little bit different from a standard desktop keyboard. Aside
from the normal alphanumeric characters and the standard keyboard function keys, the
notebook keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, and special function keys that
activates by pressing the <Fn> key together with another key. These special function keys
or “hot-keys” allow you to control and adjust some of the functions of the notebook like
display controls, power saving features, and others.
(1) Function Keys — These function keys, out of <F1> through <F12>, are available on
the notebook keyboard. These keys also work together with the
special functions. The following function-key combinations are pre-programmed:
Hot Key Function Handler
Fn + F3 Toggle Display (LCD/CRT/Simul) BIOS Handler
Fn + F5 Display stretching BIOS Handler
Fn + F6 Speaker On/Off BIOS Handler
Fn + F8 Brightness Increase Controlled by PMU07
Fn + F9 Brightness Decrease Controlled by PMU07
Power button System Suspend to disk BIOS Handler
(2) Control keys – <Ctrl>, <Alt>, <Fn>, and <Shift> keys are controls used in
conjunction with other keys to change their functions. To use control keys, press and
hold the control key while pressing another key. For example, “Press <Ctrl>+ <C>”
means to hold down the <Ctrl> key and type the letter <C>.
(3)
Windows keys (Windows Start Menu Key) –
Menu of Windows.
(4)
Shortcut/Application key
like a right mouse button.)
(5)
Cursor Control keys
where you want. On the screen, the cursor is a blinking underline, block, or vertical
bar depending on the application.
(6) Typewriter keys – Typewriter keys (also called alphanumeric keys) are used to enter
text and characters. Keys with blue print on them behave differently when combined
with control keys or the
(7) Numeric Keypad – Pressing <NumLock> on the keyboard activates the embedded
numeric keypad numbers and functions printed in blue on top of the keys. When you
press <NumLock> again, the keys revert to their normal functions as typewriter keys.
– provides quick access to shortcut menus. (This key acts
– Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen
<Fn>
key.
Use this key to activate the Start
<Fn>
key to activate
Figure 1-4 Embedded Numeric Keypad
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Integrated Microphone
This allows you to instantly record voice annotations (normally saved as WAV files) and later
attached them to documents and presentation using the notebook integrated audio system and
application software. Since the notebook also supports full-duplex audio capabilities, you can
talk to the microphone and at the same time listen to others talk when connected to a
speakerphone modem, Internet live chat, or video conferencing.
Power Status LED Indicator
Located just on TFT LED panel assembly, you will find three LEDs for the power and battery
charge status. These LEDs are positioned to be visible even if the LCD cover is closed.
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1. Power Indicator – lets you know if power to the system is turned on and if system is in
Suspend-to-RAM mode. This LED is positioned so that you can see it on both sides
whether the LCD panel is opened or closed.
2. Battery Charging LED – lights to indicate battery in charging status.
Status LED Panel
The Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the notebook’s current operating status. Each
LED is marked with an icon to designate a system status.
Power Indicator
Figure 1-5 Power Status LED Indicator
− Lights blue when the system is powered on using the AC adapter or battery.
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Lights blue blinking when in Suspend to RAM mode and critically low battery
power. We strongly recommend that users create the partition "Save to Disk" (for
Win98 only) as this will prevent your data from loss when power is critically low.
For Windows version later then Win98, please use hibernation mode instead.
− Lights blue to indicate the battery is charging.
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Lights off to indicate the battery is fully charged or no battery installed.
Battery Charging LED
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Figure 1-6 Status LED Panel Icons
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Icon Represents Indicates
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IDE Drive
Access
RF Access
Caps Lock This LED will turn on when the Caps Lock key is activated.
Scroll Lock
Num Lock
Easy Buttons
There are three easy buttons, two use for accessing Internet and e-mail functions instantly and
easily, the other one lets you define certain functions by yourself. Description of the easy
buttons appears in the latter part of this section.
This LED will turn on when the system is accessing the hard
disk drive (HDD) or CD-ROM / DVD-ROM / CD-RW /Combo.
This LED will turn on when the system is accessing the data
from wireless device.
When activated, all alphabet keys typed in will be in upper
case or in capital letters.
This LED will turn on when the Scroll Lock key is activated.
This LED will turn on when the Num Lock key is activated.
When activated, the embedded numeric keypad (blue print
numeric keys) will be enabled.
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Internet Button
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E-Mail Button
Figure 1-7 Easy Button
User-Defined Button
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Internet Button
This technology is designed specifically for providing a very convenient way
in connecting Internet only by pressing Internet button as shown in the
graphics. For more understanding and interesting, you can refer Section 2.5
of user manual to recognize the driver installation procedures in activating
Internet button.
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E-mail Button
This is the most convenient way to access the outlook 98/2000... just by
pressing this button, you can omit several procedures in entering into Outlook
environment.
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User-Defined Button
You can define these one of buttons to activate command file (like execution
file or batch file) by yourself.
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Power Button
Press the Power button either to power on or power off the system. The Power button is also a
“Smart” switch, meaning that it recognizes when the system is in Suspend mode. If in
Suspend mode, pressing the Power button will bring it out of Suspend mode and resume to
the system’s last state. You can set the function of power button from the power management
setting in Windows Control Panel. Always check the Power LED after pressing the power
button to know the power status of the notebook.
o If you are unable to power off the system, use the power override function. Press the
power button and hold it in place for four seconds. The system will then power off.
Touch Pad Pointing Device
Built in just below the keyboard panel is the glide pad pointing device. The left and right
select buttons of the glide pad is found below the glide pad surface. The left select button is
configured (by default) as the left button you normally click on the left button of your mouse,
while the right select key is configured as the right mouse button. The scroll button makes it
easy to browse upwards or downwards in the software screen.
To move cursor, place your finger lightly on the glide pad and move in the desired direction.
If you reach the end of the pad, lift your finger and place it back down on the other side.
The glide pad is compatible with the standard PS/2 mouse and can be activated using the
normal DOS or Windows PS/2 mouse driver. You can also disable the glide pad in the BIOS
Setup program.
o You can execute a left button click function by simply tapping on the glide pad
surface once. Refer to the User Guide of the notebook for more information.
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1.4.2 Front Side of the Notebook
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Built-in Stereo Speakers
Figure 1-8 Front Side of the Notebook
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Cover Switch
Wireless LAN LED
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Woofer
These speakers produce heavy bass voice output for music listening.
Built-in Stereo Speakers
At the front left and right sides of the base unit are two built-in stereo mini speakers with
sound boxes. The speakers are controlled by the audio controller of the notebook and
activated by installing the audio driver. For adjusting the volume of the speakers, you can use
the volume control program under Microsoft OS or by adjusting the thumb-wheel volume
knob also found on the right side of the notebook.
Cover Switch
The Cover Switch is found inside the notebook assembly just underneath the latch opening
where you insert the LCD cover hook. Whenever the LCD cover is closed, it activates the
Suspend mode or shut down the computer. The action can be set on Power Option of
Windows Control Panel.
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When Suspend-to-RAM mode is activated, make sure not to leave the system for a
long period when running at battery mode. The battery will continue to drain some
power even in Suspend mode. It is better to save all files and shutdown the power
instead or run Suspend-to-Disk mode.
Wireless LAN LED (BTO option)
When the LED in green light indicates that the Wireless LAN is activated.
1.4.3 The Right Side of the Notebook
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Diskette Drive
Figure 1-9 Right Side of the Notebook
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CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW,
CD-RW/DVD Combo
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CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, CD-RW/DVD Combo
Allows you to load and start programs from a compact disc (CD) or a digital video disc (DVD) and
play conventional audio CDs
Diskette Drive
A 3.5-inch floppy diskette drive comes installed in that notebook computer. The drive accepts 1.44 MB
floppy diskette
1.4.4 The Left Side of the Notebook
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IR Port
Headphone Jack
PC Card Slots
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➎
➑
IEEE 1394
Volume Control
Locking Device Keyhole
Microphone Jack
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Air Inhalant
Figure 1-10 Left Side of the Notebook
IR Port
Wireless data transfer of files between your notebook computer and an IR-equipped device or
notebook computer. You can also print to an IR-equipped printer without using cables. The SIR mode
provides up to 115.2Kbps of data transfer rate
IEEE 1394
IEEE 1394 port is a high speed I/O port that can transfer high levels of data in real-time, such as
external hard disk, Digital Video Camera.
Microphone Jack
Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic sound recording directly into your
notebook computer. Plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in microphone.
Headphone Jack
Lets you plug in a stereo headphone, powered speakers, or earphone set with 1/8 inch phono plug or SPDIF
connector for personal listening
Volume Control
Allows you to control the speaker volume
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Air Inhalant
Inhale the air into your computer to keep it within operating temperature
PC Card Slots
1.4.5 The Rear Side of the Notebook
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AC Power Port
Serial Port
TV-Out Port
Figure 1-11 Rear Side of the Notebook
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AC Power Port
Lets you attach the notebook to the AC power source using the AC adapter that comes with
your system. Keep the system connected to AC power whenever possible to keep the battery
pack and internal CMOS battery charged. The Battery Charge LED will activate whenever
the battery is being recharged.
Parallel Port
Use this port to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device. The parallel port supports
Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP) standard. The standard provides you with a greater
processing speed than the conventional parallel port. The port also supports Bi-directional and
EPP protocols.
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The default setting for the parallel port on your notebook computer is set to
Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP). Some older parallel devices may not function with
the ECP default setting. You may need to adjust the setting to accommodate your
parallel device by changing the BIOS setting.
TV-Out Port
Lets you connect to a S-video TV connector for presentation or VCD, DVD watching.
LAN Port
Parallel Port
Air Inhalant
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Modem Port
CRT Port
USB Port
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Air Inhalant
Inhale the air into the computer to keep it within operating temperature.
CRT Port
The VGA port lets you connect an external VGA (CRT) monitor to the notebook. You can
also run the LCD and the external CRT monitor display simultaneously; or switch it to CRT
only using the function hot key (Fn+F3). When switch to CRT only, you can set the display
resolution up to 1024x768 at (16-bit true color).
Serial Port (COM 1)
The 9-pin serial port provides a serial interface to which you can connect an RS-232C device
such as external serial mouse or modem. This port is commonly referred to as COM1.
o
When connecting an external serial mouse, you must first power off the system
before connecting the external mouse. It can auto-detect the serial mouse hardware
and run both glide pad and serial mouse simultaneously.
o
Whenever using an external mouse in place of the built-in glide pad, it is
recommended to switch the mouse driver to the default standard Microsoft mouse
driver.
LAN Port
If you purchase an internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module, it connects your computer to
other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN).
Modem Port
The modem port provides a reserve jack for installing an internal modem with RJ-11 jack.
The internal modem is a 56Kbps-fax/data PCI modem and supports the latest V.90 standard.
The internal module uses MDC (AC'97) S/W Modem technology.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) Port is a port with the symbol . This 4-pin slim port allows
you to connect multiple USB devices through daisy chaining or through a USB hub and use them
all simultaneously. The USB specification states it can support up to 127 USB devices running at
up to 12Mbps based on USB specification v1.1. This notebook provides two USB ports.
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When you resume the system from suspend mode, the USB port may not initialize
properly. If in case the USB device does not work, unplug and plug the USB device
again. This is a known bug released by Intel and Microsoft Windows.
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1.4.6 The Under Side of the Notebook
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Tilt Foot (Left and Right)
Allow you to tilt the rear of the notebook upward for more comfortable typing.
Memory Compartment
Found on the underside of the notebook is the memory compartment. Underneath the cover
are two 144-pin SODIMM memory slots for inserting and upgrading the system memory
using 64MB to 512MB SODIMM. The notebook uses DDR 266Mhz SDRAM modules for
faster memory access. You can upgrade the total memory up to 1GMB. One is inserted with a
SDRAM configured by the factory. The other is empty for upgrade use.
Battery Release Latch
Also found on the underside of the notebook is the battery bay latch. To remove the battery
pack, you need to push aside this latch and at the same time pull the battery pack.
Battery Bay
The battery compartment stores the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack for off-the-cord operation.
The battery pack is instantly charge whenever you connect the AC adapter to the notebook. It is
very important to always have the battery installed on the notebook to have it always charged and
conditioned by the AC adapter. Normal operating time using Li-Ion battery pack is close to 2.5
hours with power management.
Mini-PCI Socket Compartment
This compartment houses the mini-PCI socket
Tilt Foot
Tilt Foot
Battery Release Latch
Figure 1-12 Under Side of the Notebook
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Mini-PCI Socket Compartment
Memory Compartment
Battery Bay
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1.5 System BIOS SETUP Program
The notebook uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program that allows you to set several system
configurations in changing the way the system performs. This includes your system time and
date, disk drive configuration, I/O device controls, boot drive sequence, and power
management settings. The information is then stored in the CMOS RAM chip and will remain
permanent unless you change it again. The notebook also uses EPROM Flash BIOS that
allows you to update the system BIOS by simply overwriting it using the Phoenix Flash
programming utility.
Before boot-up, the system will read the BIOS settings and compare them to the equipment
check conducted during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). If an error occurs, an error message
will be displayed on the screen, and you will then be prompted to run the BIOS Setup
Program. Press the <F2> key to run the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS Setup program is
organized into five menus which you can select using the <ß> and <à> keys. To move from
one option to another, you use the up and down arrow keys.
On the BIOS Setup program, you will find the following parts on the screen:
• Menu Bar - found on the top line of the screen. Each of the five items has a separate
menu screen.
• Parameters - found on the left side of the screen. This area lists the parameters and
their current settings.
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Item Specific Help - found on the right side of the screen. This area describes each
parameter and its available settings.
• Key Status Bar- the bottom part of the screen. These lines display the keys available
to move the cursor, select a particular function and so forth.
The following table lists the keys on how to edit and move around the setup menus inside.
KEY WHAT IT DOES
<F1> Shows on-line help on key functions.
↑ ↓
+ / - Modifies the current parameter settings.
<F9> Load default configuration.
Esc Exits the current menu and returns to the main menu or go directly to
ßà
<Enter> For some parameter settings, select and moves the cursor between
<F10> Save changes and exit.
o Some information here may not be available or different from other date code
versions of the notebook BIOS. Always check for the latest BIOS update from the
FIC Internet homepage. ftp://pcg.fic.com.tw/NBTECH
Moves the cursor between the displayed parameters.
the Exit menu.
Changes between displayed menus.
the sub-menu. Also moves the cursor to the next line or selec tion.
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1.5.1 Using the Main Menu
The BIOS Setup Main Menu contains the settings for system time and date, and disk drives as
well as CPU and system memory information.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help
System Time: [07:24:00] <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or
System Date: [07/16/2002] <Enter> selects field.
Language: [English (US)]
Boot Display Device: [Both]
Primary Master [FUJITSU MHR2020AT]
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Secondary Master Installed CD/DVD
System Memory 640 KB
Extended Memory 228352 KB
CPU Type Intel® Pentium® 4
CPU Speed 2000 MHz
BIOS Version 1.0A-1.10-0812
F1 Help
Esc Exit
System Time: [07:24:00] <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or <Enter> selects
System Date: [07/16/2002] <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or <Enter> selects
Language : [English (US)]
Boot Display Device: [Both] / [LCD] / [CRT] Select the display device.
Primary Master [FUJITSU MHR2020AT]
Secondary Master Installed CD/DVD (BIOS auto detect, for information only)
System Memory 640 KB (BIOS auto detect, for information only)
Extended Memory 228352 KB (BIOS auto detect, for information only)
CPU Type Intel® Pentium® 4 (BIOS auto detect, for information only)
CPU Speed 2000MHz (BIOS auto detect, for information only)
BIOS Version 1.0A-1.10-0812 (BIOS auto detect, for information only)
System Time – To set the time, enter the current hour, minute, and second on
n
hr/min/sec, 24-hour format.
Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
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Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
Figure 1-12 BIOS Setup Main Menu
field.
field.
(BIOS auto detect, for information only)
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Type:
[Auto]
User = you enter
ßà
System Date
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calendar clock remains in memory even after you turn off the system.
Language – Language for each country. Default setting as US language.
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Boot Display Device – This field allows you to set the output boot display to
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the LCD, CRT, or Both.
Primary Master
n
If type [Auto] is selected, the system automatically sets these parameters. If type
[User] is selected, Cylinders, Heads and Sectors can be edited.
Secondary Master – This field displays various parameters for the internal
n
CD-ROM or a DVD-ROM / Combo Drive.
System Memory, Extended Memory, CPU Type, CPU Speed and
n
BIOS Version
detects related values.
Main
– This field lets you set the calendar month, day, and year. The
– This field displays various parameters for the hard disk drive.
– These fields are for information only as the BIOS automatically
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Internal HDD [FUJITSU MHR2020AT] Item Specific Help
LBA Format Parameters of hard-disk
Total Sectors: 39070080 Drive installed at this
Maximum Capacity: 20004MB connection.
Auto = autotypes
Multi-Sector Transfers: [16 Sectors] Hard-disk drive
LBA Mode Control: [Enabled] Installed here.
32 Bit I/O: [Disabled] 1-39 = you select
Transfer Mode: [Fast PIO 4] Pre-determined type of
Ultra DMA Mode: [Mode 2] Hard-disk drive
Install here.
CD-ROM = a CD-ROM drive
Is installed here.
ATAPI Removable =
Removable disk drive is
installed here.
F1 Help
Esc Exit
Select Item −/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
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Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
Figure 1-13 Internal HDD/CD-ROM Sub-Menu
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Type: [None] / [ATAPI
Total Sectors: 39070080 (BIOS auto detect, for information only)
Maximum Capacity: 20004MB (BIOS auto detect, for information only)
Multi-Sector
Transfers:
LBA Mode Control: [Disabled] / [Enabled] Enabling LBA causes Logical Block
32 Bit I/O: [Disabled] / [Enabled] This setting enables or disables 32 bit
Transfer Mode: [Standard] / [Fast PIO 1] /
Ultra DMA Mode: [Disabled] / [Mode 1]
Removable] / [CD-ROM] /
[User] / [Auto]
[Disabled] / [2 Sectors] /
[4 Sectors] / [8 Sectors] /
[16 Sectors]
[Fast PIO 2] / [Fast PIO 3] /
[Fast PIO 4] / [FPIO 3 /
DMA1] / [FPIO 4 / DMA2]
[Mode 2]
1.5.2 Using the Advanced Menu
The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the OS and I/O device settings.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Select the drive type corresponding to the
fixed disk installed in your system. If type
USER is selected, Cylinders, Heads &
Sectors edited directly.
Determine the number of sectors per
block for multiple sector transfers.
Addressing to be used in place of
Cylinders, Heads & Sectors
IDE data transfers
Select the method for moving data
to/from the drive. Autotype the drive to
select the optimum transfer mode
(BIOS auto detect, for information only)
Item Specific Help
NumLock: [Off] Selects Power-on
TV System [PAL] State for NumLock
Sub-System Select [Normal PAL TV]
PS/2 Mouse [Both]
LCD Panel View Expansion [Enabled]
Embedded Share Memory [32MB]
Graphics Aperture [256MB]
EmbedDed Audio Device [Enabled]
Summary Screen: [Disabled]
I/O Device Configuration
4
F1 Help
Esc Exit
Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
h
Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
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Figure 1-14 BIOS Setup Advanced Menu
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NumLock: [On] / [Off] Selects Power-on state for NumLock
TV System [NTSC] / [PAL] Switch TV System Mode
Sub-System Select [Normal PAL TV] / [PAL – M]
PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] / [Both] / [Auto] [Disabled] prevents any installed PS/2
LCD Panel View
Expansion:
Embedded Share
Memory
Graphics Aperture: [4MB] / [8MB] / [16MB] /
EmbedDed Audio
Device
Summary screen: [Disable] / [Enabled] Display system configuration on boot
4I/O Device
Configuration
/ [PAL-N]
[Disabled] / [Enabled] [Disabled] – Reduces the panel view in
[8MB] / [16MB] / [32MB] /
[64MB]
[32MB] / [64MB] [128MB] /
[256MB]
[Enabled] / [Disabled] Enabled or Disabled SiS Embeded
Submenu Peripheral Configuration
Num-Lock on Boot – Allows you to set the power-on state for the <NumLock>
n
key. Set this to [LockOn] if you want to enable <NumLock> during power on.
n TV System – [PAL] for the most of TV in Europe region and China. [NTSC]
for the most of TV in North America, Japan, & Taiwan.
Sub-System Select –
n
[Normal PAL TV] for standard PAL TV of the
country in Europe region. [PAL-M] for PAL standard TV especially in Brazil
country. [PAL-N] for standard PAL TV especially in Argentina country.
n PS/2 Mouse – [Disabled] prevents any installed PS/2 mouse from functioning,
but frees up IRQ12. [Both] allows both internal and external PS/2 mouse to be
active. [Auto] will only allow the external PS/2 mouse to be active if it is detected.
LCD Panel View Expansion – [Disabled] – Reduces the panel view in some
n
video mode. [Enabled] - Expands the panel view, but it may adversely affect the
graphic/text quality.
Embedded Share Memory – [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] – Embedded
n
Share Memory AGP VGA Memory Size.
Graphics Aperture - [4MB] [8MB] [16MB][32MB] [64MB] [128MB]
n
[256MB] – Select the size of the Graphics Aperture for the AGP video device.
PAL TV Sub-System select
mouse from functioning, but frees up
IRQ12. [Both] allows both internal and
external PS/2 mouse to be active.
[Auto] will enable the PS/2 mouse only
if present.
some video mode
[Enabled] – Expands the panel view,
but it may adversely affect the
graphic/text quality
Embedded Share Memory size for AGP
VGA memory.
Select the size of the Graphics Aperture
for the AGP video device.
Audio ( SiS 7018 AC97 Audio )
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EmbedDed Audio Device –
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( SiS 7018 AC97 Audio )
Summary Screen – Select the display of configuration on Boot.
n
I/O Device Configuration – Lets you configure input/output device such
n
as Serial Port, Parallel Port, and Floppy disk controller.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
I/O Device Configuration Item Specific Help
A using options:
Serial port A: [Auto]
Serial port B: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Mode: [Bi-directional]
Base I/O address/IRQ [2F8]
Parallel port: [Enabled] [Enabled]
Mode: [Bi-directional]
[Auto]
BIOS or OS chooses
configuration
(OS Controlled)
Displayed when
Controlled by OS
F1 Help
Esc Exit
Serial port A [Disabled] / [Enabled]
Serial port B [Disabled] /
Mode: [IrDA] [FIR] Enabled the IrDA transmission
Base I/O address/IRQ [3F8] / [2F8] / [3E8] /
Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
h
Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
Figure 1-15 I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu
/ [Auto]
[Enabled] / [Auto]
[2E8]
[Enabled] or [Disabled] SiS Embeded Audio
No configuration
User configuration
Configure serial port A using options:
Disabled - No configuration,
Enabled - User configuration,
Auto - BIOS or OS configuration.
(OS Controlled) – Displayed when
controlled by OS
Configure serial port A using options:
Disabled - No configuration,
Enabled - User configuration,
Auto - BIOS or OS configuration.
(OS Controlled) – Displayed when
controlled by OS
Set the base I/O address and IRQ for
serial port B.
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Interrupt [IRQ 3] / [IRQ4] Set the interrupt for serial port B.
Parallel port [Disabled] / [Auto] /
Mode [Bi-directional] /
Base I/O address
o
If you disable a device in BIOS Setup, you cannot enable or assign it using the
Windows (98 or 2000) Device Manager. The device is not listed in the Windows
device list. You need to select any setting other than “Disable” in Setup.
[Enabled]
[EPP] / [ECP]/
[378] / [278] / [3BC] Select the base I/O address for the
n Serial Port A – You can press <Enter> to select Enabled, Disabled, or Auto
option for enabled or disabled the port, or automatically sensed the address
assignment by BIOS or OS.
Serial Port B – You can press <Enter> to select Enabled, Disabled, or Auto
n
option for enabled or disabled the IrDA, or automatically sensed the address
assignment by BIOS or OS.
Mode – Allows you to press <
n
Enter
2E8 when the serial port B is configured. When you set the configured serial port B
to Enabled rather than Auto, you should also set the parameter of Base I/O address
and IRQ for this port.
Parallel Port – Allows you to press <
n
or Auto option for enabled or disabled this port, or automatically sensed the address
assignment by BIOS or OS.
Mode
n
– Allows you to press <Enter> to select a parallel mode as Bi-directional,
EPP, or ECP when the parallel port is configured. When you set the configured
parallel port to Enabled rather than Auto, you should also set the parameter of Base
I/O address and IRQ for this port.
Configure parallel port using options:
Disabled - No configuration,
Enabled - User configuration,
Auto - BIOS or OS configuration.
Set the mode for the parallel port using
options:
Output only, Bi-directional
parallel port when port is Enabled.
> to select a serial mode B as 3F8, 2F8, 3E8 &
> to select the Enabled, Disabled,
Enter
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1.5.3 Using the Security Menu
The Security menu allows you to set the system password as well as disk-protection security.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help
User Password Is: Clear Supervisor Password
controls access to the
Set Supervisor Password [Enter] setup utility.
Set User Password [Enter]
Diskette access: [Supervisor]
Fixed disk boot sector: [Normal]
Password on boot: [Disabled]
F1 Help
Esc Exit
Supervisor Password Is: Clear / Set While the Supervisor Password had
User Password Is: Clear / Set While the User Password had been
Set Supervisor Password Press [Enter] Supervisor Password controls access to
Set User Password Press [Enter] User Password controls access to the
Diskette access [User] / [Supervisor] Control access to diskette drives.
Fixed disk boot sector [Normal] / [Write
Password on boot [Disabled] / [Enabled] Enabled password entry on boot
Supervisor Password Is:
n
been enabled, the item will show Set. If disabled. The item will show Clear.
User Password Is: -- Clear / Set – While the User Password had been
n
enabled, the item will show Set. If disabled. The item will show Clear.
Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
h
Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
Figure 1-16 BIOS Setup Security Menu
been enabled, the item will show Set. If
disabled. The item will show Clear.
enabled, the item will show Set. If
disabled. The item will show Clear.
the setup utility.
system.
protect]
Clear
Write protects boot sector on hard disk,
to protect against viruses.
/ Set –While the Supervisor Password had
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Set Supervisor Password
n
password when entering Setup.
Set User Password
n
when accessing the system. The Set User Password function will be enabled once a
Supervisor password is set. Enter a new password with up to eight alphanumeric
characters, and then enter this same new password again for confirmation.
Diskette access
n
Fixed disk boot sector
n
on hard disk to prevent against viruses. [Normal] disables this write protect function.
Password on boot – Enables password check when booting.
n
– Specifies if the system prompts you to enter a password
– Controls access to diskette drive.
– Specifies if the system prompts you to enter a
– [Write Protect] enables write protect boot sector
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1.5.4 Using the Boot Menu
The Boot menu lets you decide the boot order of booting devices including:
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help
+ Hard Drive Keys Used to views or
Removable Devices Configure devices:
<Enter> expands or
collapses devices with
a + or <Ctrl+Enter> expands
All
F1 Help
Esc Exit
Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
h
Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
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Figure 1-17 BIOS Setup Boot Menu
CD-ROM Drive – Move the option on top if you want to boot from a bootable
n
CD-ROM like Windows NT/2000/XP (Optical Drive D:\).
Hard Drive – Move the option on top if you want to boot from a bootable hard
n
disk drive (Drive C:\)
Diskette Devices
n
bootable floppy diskette (Drive A:\).
– Move the option on top if you want to boot from a
<Shift + 1> enables or
Disables a device.
<+> and <-> moves the
Device up or down.
<n>May move removable
Device between Hard
Disk or Removable Disk
<d> Remove a device
That is not installed.
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1.5.5 How to Exit the Setup Program
There are two choices to escape from the Setup program.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help
Exit Discarding Changes save your changes to
Load Setup Defaults CMOS.
Discard Changes
Save Changes
Battery Refresh
F1 Help
Esc Exit
n
n
n
n
n
n
Exit Saving Changes
CMOS.
Exit Discard Changes – Exits Setup utility without saving Setup data to
CMOS.
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes – Saves Setup data to CMOS.
Battery Refresh – Reactivate both Li-Ion and Ni-MH battery.
Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
h
Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
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Figure 1-18 BIOS Setup Exit Menu
– Exits System Setup and saves your changes to
– Loads the default settings for all items in Setup.
– Reverts to previously selected settings.
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1.6 Notebook Accessories and System Options
It is also important to understand the accessories that come along with the notebook and the
options for fully utilizing the capabilities of the computer. This section describes briefly what
these accessories and options are.
1.6.1 AC Adapter and Power Cord
The AC Adapter supplies external power to your computer and at the same time charges the
internal battery pack. The AC adapter has an auto-switching design that can connect to any
100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. Connect the adapter to the AC wall outlet using the power
cord. There is an LED on the AC adapter to indicate if DC power is already available.
1.6.2 Battery Pack
Aside from the AC adapter, your computer can also be powered through the removable
battery pack. The battery pack uses rechargeable or Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery cells that can
run for 2 to 2.5 hours when fully charged and power management enabled. Recharging the
battery takes around 2.5 to 3 hours when the computer is off.
You should always leave the battery inside your computer even when using the AC adapter as
it also acts as back-up power supply in case power from the AC adapter is cut off. It is also
very important to have the battery pack always charged to prevent battery cell degradation. If
the AC adapter is not connected or not available, and the notebook is not going to be used for
some period, it is advisable to remove the battery pack from the notebook to prevent any
current leak.
1.6.3 Internal Modem Module
The notebook provides S/W modem. The internal modem supports only fax and data
communication and is V.90-compliant. You connect the telephone line to the RJ-11 jack
found on the rear side of the notebook.
1.6.4 Internal Ethernet LAN Module
This notebook comes with an optional 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module that supports data
transfer rates at 10Mbps and can be up to 100Mbps.
1.6.5 DVD-ROM Drive
Other than the internal CD-ROM drive, the notebook also provides optional factory built-in
DVD-ROM drive. DVD-ROM drives are also backward compatible with CD-ROM, so you
can also use any audio CDs, video CDs, photo CDs, and CD-R. Using a software MPEG2/DVD program, the notebook can playback any commercial DVD movie titles.
1.6.6 CD-RW Drive
This device pack can write data to CD-R or CD-RW CD for you to backup the data.
1.6.7 CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
This device pack can write data to CD-R or CD-RW CD for you to backup the data and also
can read DVD/CD title.
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1.6.8 Audio-DJ
This notebook comes with optional built-in Audio DJ panel. It can play your Audio CD like
the CD player without powering on the whole computer.
1.6.9 Blue Tooth Module
This notebook is ready for Bluetooth technology. This is a wireless connection standard in a
short-range radio technology. It aims at simplifying communication between each device with
Bluetooth module. Bluetooth is in essence a “personal-area network” technology for
connecting computers to peripherals and mobile phones.
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